maintenance fitter.
- launceston, tasmania
- posted today
- closes 2 august 2026
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- launceston, tasmania
- permanent
- full-time
- job categorymanufacturing & production
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Maintenance Officer / Mechanical Fitter
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- Location: Westbury, TAS
- Salary: $95,000 base + 6% annual performance bonus + afternoon shift loading & on-call allowances
- Work Type: Full-Time, Alternating Day/Afternoon Shifts
Randstad has partnered with Skretting Australia to find an experienced Maintenance Officer / Mechanical Fitter to join their Westbury-based maintenance team.
Skretting is a leading global feed manufacturer primarily supporting the aquaculture industry, operating under the global Nutreco group of companies. By joining the team, you will contribute directly to their core purpose: "Feeding the Future." Skretting is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture built on Passion, Inclusivity, Integrity, Trust, and Curiosity.
Role OverviewReporting directly to the Maintenance Manager (North), you will ensure optimal and reliable plant performance within a modern, automated feed production facility. This role involves executing a broad range of preventative, reactive, and strategic maintenance activities aligned with operational targets.
This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a safety-first mindset and a solutions-driven approach who can work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver safe, reliable, and efficient routine preventative and reactive maintenance to support the production team.
- Act as a champion for best-practice safe work methods, including active participation in Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and work permitting.
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults, production breakdowns, and assist with production start-ups.
- Utilize the internal asset management system to follow and improve scheduled maintenance programs.
- Identify, monitor, and record critical machine and process-related parts.
- Communicate effectively with business leaders, production operators, and contractors to monitor equipment performance.
- Perform small-to-medium fabrication and construction works to support ongoing site development.
- Participate actively in the rotating day/afternoon shift roster and after-hours on-call rotation.
Essential:
- Trade Qualification: Relevant Trade Certification in Mechanical Fitting or a related field.
- Experience: Ideally 3–5 years of experience within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Safety & Standards: A demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental practices.
- Technical Skills: Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities in a factory/production setting.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills, with a high degree of maturity and initiative.
- Compliance: Willingness to undergo a criminal history/police check and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Desirable (Highly Regarded):
- Experience with automation, electrical/instrumentation control systems, pumping, pneumatics/hydraulics, conveyors, weigh scales, or steam/gas appliances.
- Experience in an FMCG or highly automated environment.
- Welding/fabrication experience (MIG/TIG/Stick).
- Licenses/Certifications: Forklift, EWP, Restricted Electrical License (disconnect/reconnect), Industrial White Card, Confined Space, High-Risk Work, or Dogging ticket.
- Competitive Remuneration: $95,000 base salary + afternoon shift loading + on-call allowances + paid overtime for call-outs.
- Bonus Structure: Access to Nutreco’s global performance-based bonus scheme (up to 6% of base rate annually).
- Perks & Benefits: Leave loading, superannuation, free onsite parking, and uniform with laundry service provided.
- Career Growth: As part of the global Nutreco family (operating in over 40 countries), you will have access to international career development opportunities across functions and brands.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter addressing the criteria by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Maintenance Officer / Mechanical Fitter
...
- Location: Westbury, TAS
- Salary: $95,000 base + 6% annual performance bonus + afternoon shift loading & on-call allowances
- Work Type: Full-Time, Alternating Day/Afternoon Shifts
Randstad has partnered with Skretting Australia to find an experienced Maintenance Officer / Mechanical Fitter to join their Westbury-based maintenance team.
Skretting is a leading global feed manufacturer primarily supporting the aquaculture industry, operating under the global Nutreco group of companies. By joining the team, you will contribute directly to their core purpose: "Feeding the Future." Skretting is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture built on Passion, Inclusivity, Integrity, Trust, and Curiosity.
Role OverviewReporting directly to the Maintenance Manager (North), you will ensure optimal and reliable plant performance within a modern, automated feed production facility. This role involves executing a broad range of preventative, reactive, and strategic maintenance activities aligned with operational targets.
This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a safety-first mindset and a solutions-driven approach who can work both independently and collaboratively within a small team.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver safe, reliable, and efficient routine preventative and reactive maintenance to support the production team.
- Act as a champion for best-practice safe work methods, including active participation in Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and work permitting.
- Troubleshoot mechanical faults, production breakdowns, and assist with production start-ups.
- Utilize the internal asset management system to follow and improve scheduled maintenance programs.
- Identify, monitor, and record critical machine and process-related parts.
- Communicate effectively with business leaders, production operators, and contractors to monitor equipment performance.
- Perform small-to-medium fabrication and construction works to support ongoing site development.
- Participate actively in the rotating day/afternoon shift roster and after-hours on-call rotation.
Essential:
- Trade Qualification: Relevant Trade Certification in Mechanical Fitting or a related field.
- Experience: Ideally 3–5 years of experience within a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Safety & Standards: A demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental practices.
- Technical Skills: Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities in a factory/production setting.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills, with a high degree of maturity and initiative.
- Compliance: Willingness to undergo a criminal history/police check and a pre-employment medical assessment.
Desirable (Highly Regarded):
- Experience with automation, electrical/instrumentation control systems, pumping, pneumatics/hydraulics, conveyors, weigh scales, or steam/gas appliances.
- Experience in an FMCG or highly automated environment.
- Welding/fabrication experience (MIG/TIG/Stick).
- Licenses/Certifications: Forklift, EWP, Restricted Electrical License (disconnect/reconnect), Industrial White Card, Confined Space, High-Risk Work, or Dogging ticket.
- Competitive Remuneration: $95,000 base salary + afternoon shift loading + on-call allowances + paid overtime for call-outs.
- Bonus Structure: Access to Nutreco’s global performance-based bonus scheme (up to 6% of base rate annually).
- Perks & Benefits: Leave loading, superannuation, free onsite parking, and uniform with laundry service provided.
- Career Growth: As part of the global Nutreco family (operating in over 40 countries), you will have access to international career development opportunities across functions and brands.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader, please submit your updated CV and a cover letter addressing the criteria by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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Mechanical Fitterqualifications
- elevant Trade Certification in Mechanical Fitting or a related field.
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